101 in 1001

I got this idea from a fellow blogger, former co-worker, Kari. Thanks for the idea!

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past - frequently simple goals such as New Year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organizing and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Start Date: 01/20/2011
End Date: 10/17/2013

1. Run a 5k
2. Get pregnant
3. Complete a cross-stitching project
4. Obtain my Master's in HCA
5. Go back to Disney World
6. Create a diaper cake
7. Eat greek yogurt
8. Eat a pomegranate
9. Go juneberry picking with my Dad again
10. Take David to Denver
11. Learn more about geocaching and GO!
12. Get to know my neighbors better
13. Invite said neighbors to neighborhood block party
14. Watch the entire series of Scrubs
15. Hang up pictures in the dining room
16. Purchase large clock for the living room
17. Girls weekend
18. Go with David to a local casino to gamble
19. Return to Vegas and spend time at the pool!
20. Go swimming at least 10 times during the summer (0/10)
21. Get advice on how to make lawn look nice with out having to weed and feed it.
22. Finish my honeymoon scrapbook.
23. Finish my May Seminar scrapbook
24. Finish my High school scrapbook
25. Finish my after college scrapbook
26. Finish my before high school scrapbook
27. Take one picture of David and I each day (0/101)
28. Clean and organize the garage
29. Have a rummage sale
30. Lose another 20 pounds by 6/13/2011
31. Visit the International Peace Gardens
32. Go to the MN State Fair
33. Attend a Sugarland concert
34. Save money for an iPhone
35. Go to a Redhawks game
36. Go to a curling event
37. Menu plan on a weekly basis (0/143)
38. Get advice on couponing!
39. Purchase a Christmas tree topper
40. Become a 2 Christmas Tree family in 2011
41. Purchase a cupcake cake for my birthday
42. Put more money into savings
43. Go to Mount Rushmore
44. Have a picnic in the park
45. Set up the tent in the backyard
46. Go camping
47. Plant a tree in our yard
48. Plant flowers in the flower bed
49. Watch the entire Veronica Mars series
50. Try 2 new recipes a month (0/33)
51. Take more pictures at family gatherings
52. When going through the drive-thru, buy the meal of the person behind me
53. Plan family fun day activities once/month (0/33)
54. Go to a movie with David once/month to expand my horizon (0/33)
55. Go caroling
56. Go ice-skating
57. Join the West Fargo library
58. Make the upside down apple pie recipe
59. Bake chocolate chip cookies
60. Purchase a bike and helmet
61. Buy a present for the giving tree
62. Watch the sunset with David
63. Buy a new lap top
64. Buy the book David and I talked about last night
65. Organize my recipes and cookbooks
66. Go to a Twins Game
67. Try sushi again
68. Refrain from drinking pop for 30 days (0/30)
69. Complete a jigsaw puzzle
70. Watch every series of Parks and Recreation
71. Cancel satellite and get Hulu and cable
72. Set up TiVo
73. Purchase new running outfit
74. Complete Couch25k program (0/9 weeks)
75. Get a massage
76. Buy the nice George Forman grill David and I wanted for our wedding
77. Watch 5 Rogers and Hammerstien musicals in 72 hours
78. Watch 5 Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals in 72 hours
79. Write three letters of praise/thanks about good service (0/3)
80. Have a candlelit dinner
81. Have a date night once/month (0/33)
82. Take a Zumba class
83. Take dance lessons with David
84. Go to a Broadway tour show at the Gate City Bank Theater
85. Go to a musical at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater
86. Buy/fix front door
87. Do 20 push ups at once (and not the easy kind)
88. Buy water softener
89. Fly a kite
90. Take cake decorating
91. Take a trip out west on the train
92. Attend a comedy show
93. Visit local health food/organic food store
94. Attend a scrapbooking retreat
95. Write down a blessing each day for a month (0/30)
96. Send Christmas cards to at least 20 people/families
97. Purchase a new bra once I lose the 20 pounds
98. Recover dining room chairs (from David's mom)
99. Paint bedroom
100. Organize closets
101. Complete all items on this list in 1001 days!